Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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